The bill amends section 110.12303 of the Florida Statutes to require the Department of Management Services to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses related to standard fertility retrieval and preservation services for state group health insurance plan policies issued on or after January 1, 2026. This coverage is specifically for individuals undergoing cancer treatments that may lead to iatrogenic infertility. The bill outlines that the coverage will include costs associated with retrieving and preserving sperm and oocyte materials, adhering to nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. Additionally, the coverage will expire three years after the procedures or when the individual is no longer covered under the insurance plan.
Furthermore, the bill prohibits state group health insurance plans from requiring preauthorization for these fertility services, although it allows for maximum benefit provisions and cost-sharing requirements. Definitions are provided for key terms such as "iatrogenic infertility," "nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines," and "standard fertility retrieval and preservation services," ensuring clarity in the implementation of the coverage. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.